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Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone
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Williams, A., ONeill, T., Mercer, S., Toro, B., & Nester, C. Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 96(3), 226-231

The characteristic bone deformities associated with advanced Paget’s disease of bone may result in abnormal gait and plantar foot pressures, which contribute to the development of pressure-related skin problems. This study aimed to characterize th... Read More about Foot pathology in patients with Paget’s disease of bone.

'Like a trip to McDonalds': A grounded theory study of patient experiences of day surgery
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Mottram, A. 'Like a trip to McDonalds': A grounded theory study of patient experiences of day surgery. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 48(2), 165-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2010.07.007

Background: The amount and complexity of (ambulatory) day surgery is rapidly expanding internationally. Nurses have a responsibility to provide quality care for day surgery patients. To do this they must understand all aspects of the patient experien... Read More about 'Like a trip to McDonalds': A grounded theory study of patient experiences of day surgery.

Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases
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Hammond, A. Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 22(3), 435-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2008.02.003

Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation are increasingly available for people with musculoskeletal diseases. Occupational therapy aims to improve or maintain function in work, leisure, self-care and domestic activities, social roles, and p... Read More about Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases.

Psychological interventions for adults with asthma
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Yorke, J., Fleming, S., & Shuldham, C. Psychological interventions for adults with asthma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002982.pub3

Background Many people have asthma, and for some their symptoms may be triggered by psychological factors. In addition, compliance with medical therapy may have a psychological dimension. Therefore, psychological interventions aim to reduce the burd... Read More about Psychological interventions for adults with asthma.

Psychological interventions for adults with asthma
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Yorke, J., Fleming, S., & Shuldham, C. Psychological interventions for adults with asthma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002982.pub3

Background Many people have asthma, and for some their symptoms may be triggered by psychological factors. In addition, compliance with medical therapy may have a psychological dimension. Therefore, psychological interventions aim to reduce the burd... Read More about Psychological interventions for adults with asthma.

Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids
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Tyson, S. Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 10(3), 153-159. https://doi.org/10.3109/09593989409036392

The temporal-distance aspects of stride, the relationship between symmetry and gait performance and the influence of different walking aids were assessed in 20 independently walking subjects with hemiplegia of at least 3 months duration. The subjects... Read More about Hemiplegic gait symmetry and walking aids.

Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship
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Sudbery, J. Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship. Journal of Social Work Practice, 16(2), 149-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/0265053022000033711

This article summarizes key features of therapeutic social work from a psychodynamic perspective. The emphasis throughout is on the social worker’s use of relationship. The article’s starting point is that whatever their other concerns—welfare admini... Read More about Key features of therapeutic social work: the use of relationship.

Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work
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McLaughlin, H., Lawson, J., & Shardlow, S. Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work. Social Work Education, 26(2), 176-193. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470601042615

This article compares the outcomes of the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of their impact upon the discipline of social work in the United Kingdom. Material in respect of the 1996 RAE is principally derived from the study by L... Read More about Comparing the 1996 and 2001 research selectivity exercises in respect of social work.

A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls
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Herrington, L., Hatcher, J., Hatcher, A., & Mcnicholas, M. A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls. ˜The œKnee (Amsterdam. Online), 16, 149-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2008.10.004

ACL injury has been associated with a decrease in proprioceptive performance and specifically postural control. Tests of postural control have been criticised for not being sufficiently challenging. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) has been p... Read More about A comparison of star excursion balance test reach distances between ACL deficient patients and asymptomatic controls.